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Hyla

Hyla

9.9
A group of small frogs that live in trees
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The European tree frog once belonged to the genus Hyla before being reclassified.

Examples

  • The European tree frog once belonged to the genus Hyla before being reclassified.

  • The Hyla is often found in trees near water.

  • Many Hyla species are known for their distinctive mating calls and bright coloration.

  • Researchers discovered several new species within the Hyla genus during their expedition.

  • Hyla are small frogs.

  • Many Hyla species are known for their distinctive mating calls and bright coloration.

  • Researchers discovered several new species within the Hyla genus during their expedition.

Synonyms

genus Hyla
vsHyla
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of tree frogs that live in trees and often have bright colors

focuses on small, arboreal physical and family characteristics

Compounds

genus Hyla
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of tree frogs that live in trees and often have bright colors

Hyla arenicolor
  • Specialized
9.9

A small frog that lives on the ground near streams in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Hyla crucifer
  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown tree frog that makes a high thin call near marshes in spring

Surface Forms

Hyla singular
Hylas plural

Etymology

Hyla comes from the Greek word hylē, which means 'wood' or 'forest'. That's why Hyla is the name for tree frogs — they live in trees and forests.